cartoons and comics

Presents a graphic novel biography of the life of Cesar Chavez, explaining the historical significance of the Mexican American labor organizer who demanded rights for migrant farm workers.

In graphic novel format, provides both factual and legendary information about the life of frontiersman Jim Bowie, who spent much of his young adult life engaged in illegal pursuits. Bowie died a legend and a hero, however, after joining Texas' fight against Mexico and dying while helping to defend the Alamo in 1836.

In graphic novel format, describes the role that Captain John Smith and Pocahontas and their friendship played in the success of the Jamestown Colony.

Describes, in graphic novel format, the origins and writing of the Declaration of Independence and the role of Thomas Jefferson in its creation.

Describes, in graphic novel format, the Boston Massacre and the role of John Adams in defending the soldiers on trial for murder.

Describes, in graphic novel format, the conditions that the poorly-supplied Continental Army endured while wintering in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in 1777, and General George Washington's concern for them as their commander and his efforts to get them relief.

In 1777, on a cold and stormy night in the New York Colony, sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington makes a dangerous and difficult ride to warn the local militiamen that the British Army is looting and burning nearby Danbury, Connecticut.

Contains comic stories in which Chester the Crab shares stories of four heroes in American history, including Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, and John Henry.

Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the life and inventions and innovations of Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat.

Captioned illustrations highlight significant events surrounding the American Civil War.